Herpes is caused by the virus known as Herpes simplex virus.
There are two types of Herpes simplex virus, type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2)
Most genital Herpes are caused by type 2 and most facial Herpes are caused by type 1
What is Herpes and what does it look like?
Herpes is a virus, coccus shaped.
What does Herpes do???
Herpes causes lesions on the area that type of herpes infects, it specifically targets the immune system where it can lay dormant for as long as it wishes. There aren't many complications, but getting Herpes can increase your chance in getting Alzheimers.
What Treatment is there for Herpes?
There is no cure for Herpes, but there are some antiviral treatments available that can interrupt viral replication which reduces outbreaks and chances of spreading the virus onto someone else.
How is Herpes spread?
Herpes is spread by touch of the infected area to a none infected area on another organism.
How can we prevent Herpes?
There is no 100% sure way to prevent Herpes except know your friends, don't share drinks, and just watch who you touch .
Herpes
Herpes is caused by the virus known as Herpes simplex virus.
There are two types of Herpes simplex virus, type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2)
Most genital Herpes are caused by type 2 and most facial Herpes are caused by type 1
What is Herpes and what does it look like?
Herpes is a virus, coccus shaped.
What does Herpes do???
Herpes causes lesions on the area that type of herpes infects, it specifically targets the immune system where it can lay dormant for as long as it wishes. There aren't many complications, but getting Herpes can increase your chance in getting Alzheimers.
What Treatment is there for Herpes?
There is no cure for Herpes, but there are some antiviral treatments available that can interrupt viral replication which reduces outbreaks and chances of spreading the virus onto someone else.
How is Herpes spread?
Herpes is spread by touch of the infected area to a none infected area on another organism.
How can we prevent Herpes?
There is no 100% sure way to prevent Herpes except know your friends, don't share drinks, and just watch who you touch .
References: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpes_simplex